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Chance Franks hugs coach David Gilliatt after the Panthers’ loss at the state tournament in May. Franks earned his third straight All-State honor despite a late season injury.

A season that was filled with many highs and lows saw a pair of Powell Panther boys’ senior soccer players earn All-State honors, as Chance Franks earned his third straight honor and Tevon … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/5/24

Ethan Welch and the Pioneers got their bats going this weekend, scoring 35 runs over four games en route to a 3-1 record.

Pioneers strong in Green River tourney

Bats were flying at the Green River Knight wood bat tournament, as the Powell Pioneers defeated Pocatello 6-1, lost to Cheyenne 4-3, defeated Lockwood 17-8 and Jackson 8-0 to finish this past weekend … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/2/24

Nova Burbank (top) holds down Tori Howard during the duals at the Big Horn Basin Wrestling Camp in early June.

Panther wrestling camp continues growth for program, individuals

The Big Horn Basin Wrestling Camp brought in athletes of all ages to the Powell High School gymnasium from June 3-5, with wrestlers improving their skills via instruction from local area coaches and … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/2/24

Trapper volleyball camp starts Monday

Campers ages 3-18 years old can flock to Cabre Gym next week to take part in the Northwest College volleyball All Skills Camp starting on Monday and running throughout the week. Camp for high … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/2/24

The good old boys

Wrapping up June the Good Old Boys took to the fairways and finished the month with a game of two best balls. In this game, a team uses the two best net balls for their score. Placing first … more

7/2/24

John Michael Gyllenborg (left) and the Cowboys will kick off the home regular season schedule against Idaho on Sept. 7 at 2 p.m.

UW football releases key fall TV information

TNT Sports and the Mountain West Conference have reached a multi-year agreement for a full slate of live college football games to air exclusively on truTV and Max beginning this season. truTV and … more

7/2/24

Pioneers pitcher Jordan Loera continues to provide strong innings on the mound, helping Powell rebound Tuesday night with two home wins over Riverton.

Pioneers snap losing skid

F ollowing a difficult week in conference action, the Powell Pioneers returned to the diamond on Tuesday night and got back in the win column, defeating Riverton 15-12 and 6-1 to reach .500 in … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/27/24

Chris Staley tries to hang on to his bull during the CNFR in Casper. He was unable to post a score for the Trappers during his three attempts.

Trappers battle at CNFR

T he lights shined bright in Casper during the College National Finals Rodeo from June 9-15, with two Northwest College Trapper cowboys posting scores, and one advancing to the short go during the … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/27/24

Cody High School graduate Tessa Blough was named the NAIA National Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship award winner. She competes in tennis for Concordia University in Nebraska.

Blough wins NAIA’s Arthur Ashe Award

Concordia University, Nebraska junior Tessa Blough, a Cody High School grad, received the NAIA’s National Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award from the Intercollegiate Tennis … more

6/27/24

All-Star Soccer Games canceled

The Wyoming Coaches Association, hosts of the highly anticipated 2024 All-Star Soccer Games, recently announced the cancellation of the event due to an unforeseen shortage of coaches. Originally … more

6/27/24

Trey Stenerson slides safely back into second base after a pickoff attempt Friday. Stenerson and the Pioneers will look to rebound in conference action Tuesday night against Riverton.

Pioneers fall short against Lovell

Two difficult innings proved to be the difference between the Powell Pioneers and Lovell Mustangs on Friday night in Cowley, as the Mustangs used strong pushes in each game to claim victories 4-3 and … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/25/24

Jacob Gardner (center) passes the ball while Axel Caro (right) and Knox Johnson (behind) run up the pitch during a game in April. The Cubs recorded their first win of the season in their final game against Riverton.

Middle school boys improve in year two

An improvement in the second official year of soccer at Powell Middle School saw the Cub boys finish with a 1-1-6 record, but also secure a program first. Despite recording more losses than last … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/25/24

Jesi Agee runs up the sideline during a game against Riverton in April. Agee led the Cubs in scoring as the team finished with a 5-3 record.

Middle school girls enjoy strong year

Another year of action out on the pitch came with a strong record for the Powell Middle School girls’ soccer team, ending 5-3 while continuing to grow the program in its second official year. … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/25/24

Cole Fauskee tags out a Cody runner at the plate after a Brock Johnson throw home from shortstop saved a run in extra innings against Cody on Tuesday night.

Extra inning rally salvages split

A seventh inning rally followed by a Dalton Worstell RBI single in the bottom of the 10th salvaged a conference opening split as the Powell Pioneers defeated Cody 4-3 and lost 7-4 Tuesday night in … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/20/24

The five female Milward Simpson finalists pose with their plaques during the luncheon Saturday in Cody. From left: Powell’s Addy Thorington, Cheyenne East’s Bradie Schlabs, Sheridan’s Addie Pendergast, Wheatland’s Lily Nichols and Cody’s Molly Hays.

Thorington recognized as Milward Simpson finalist

Top multi-sport athletes from around Wyoming flocked to Cody on Saturday, as Powell’s Addy Thorington was recognized as one of the top five female senior athletes in the state regardless of … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/20/24

Northwest men’s basketball coach Andy Ward (left) leads a drill during last year’s camp. Ward and PHS boys’ coach Mike Heny will lead a basketball camp starting Monday at PHS.

Boys’ basketball camp slated for next week

Camps continue to fly in at the Powell High School gym, as the Powell Panther boys alongside the Northwest College men’s program will host a basketball camp next Monday-Thursday. Camp will … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/20/24

New coaching positions added for girls' wrestling

Park County School District 1 is meeting the needs of a growing subset of students in the state of Wyoming — female wrestlers. Girls’ wrestling, which officially started in the … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/20/24

Good old boys

Colder temperatures didn’t stop the Good Old Boys from hitting the fairways on Tuesday, with the game of choice being Stableford. In Stableford, a net par is one point, a birdie is two … more

6/20/24

Cade Queen races to tag the bag to get out a Vauxhall runner on Sunday, as the Pioneers finished 3-2 at the Lewistown tournament.

Pioneers strong at Lewistown tournament

Another tournament in Montana saw the Powell Pioneers finishing strong, with a 3-2 record over four days at the Harold Gjerde Memorial Tournament in Lewistown. Powell defeated Gallatin Valley 4-1 … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/18/24

Mae Gilliatt holds up her bracket in front of the rest of the brackets from her PE class in May as she won her class competition for March Madness.

Gilliatt wins class bracket competition

March Madness brought more excitement and competition to Powell Middle School this year, as student Mae Gilliatt chose correctly and saw herself and the UConn Huskies win it all in the sixth grade … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/18/24